particular
particular
specific, not general; especially chosen
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particular with Russian translation
particular usage examples
Она попросила особый сорт чая.
She asked for a particular kind of tea.
Я искал тот особый магазин.
I was looking for that particular shop.
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particular synonyms
What's the difference between particular / specific / certain / special / definite / distinctive
same core meaning as the headword; used as the base reference
She has a particular interest in music.
У неё есть особый интерес к музыке.
more exact and clearly defined; emphasizes precision rather than preference
Please give a specific answer.
Пожалуйста, дайте конкретный ответ.
can mean definite or some, and often stresses certainty rather than specialness
A certain person called earlier.
Раньше звонил некий человек.
having extra importance, uniqueness, or distinction; often stronger than simple 'particular'
This is a special day for our family.
Это особенный день для нашей семьи.
clear, fixed, and not uncertain; focuses on certainty more than uniqueness
We need a definite plan.
Нам нужен чёткий план.
clearly different from others because of noticeable features
She has a distinctive style.
У неё характерный стиль.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
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В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce particular and what this word means
particular translation: особый. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce particular
/pəˈtɪkjʊlə/
particular translation
особый
particular examples
She asked for a particular kind of tea.
particular transcription
/pəˈtɪkjʊlə/, /pɚˈtɪkjələr/
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particular meaning: what does it mean?
specific, not general; especially chosen
particular pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
particular is pronounced as /pəˈtɪkjʊlə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
particular definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She asked for a particular kind of tea. Translation: Она попросила особый сорт чая.
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